Managing The Fundraising Function

Invitation to a one-day CEO / Director-level masterclass on 'Managing the Fundraising Function'
on 22 March, 14 April or 19 May in London

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We would be delighted if you or a colleague could join us at our next CEO / Director - level masterclass, which will address a central challenge for many charities - how to develop a strong and broadly based fundraising function which can help offset cuts in statutory funding.

Led by David Saint, Chairman of Action Planning and an adviser to many of Britain's leading charities, the masterclass is designed principally for those chief executives and recently appointed fundraising directors who do not have a specialist background in fundraising. Finance directors wishing better to understand the fundraising process may also find it helpful. The masterclass will give you an understanding of:

* how to develop a fundraising strategy which meshes with your organisational strategy
* how to ensure you have the right people, doing the right things
* what to expect of those in each fundraising role and the key questions to ask in order to assess performance
* the principles involved in fundraising from all sources including major donors, communities, statutory sources, trusts and foundations, legacies, lottery distributors and companies
* how to assess and develop the opportunity to generate earned income
* what level of investment you should commit to each type of fundraising, and what return you should expect
* your role in managing relationships with key funders
* how to motivate your trustees and other key supporters to help you secure major gifts

The participation fee of £225 includes VAT, lunch and all course materials. If you would like to join us, simply enter your details here we will register you and send an invoice. Alternatively, you can complete and return the form on the brochure. Here are some comments from those who have attended this masterclass in the past:

"Attending this course has been an excellent investment. It is one of the best courses I have been on for a long time."
Mike Wilkerson, Head of Fundraising and Support Services, St Wilfred’s Hospice

"The session on how to select and manage a Fundraising Director was particularly instructive."
Terry Huxtable, Chief Executive, Dr Hadwen Trust

"Excellent and so useful."
Carol Stone, Chief Executive, Ellenor Lions Hospice